Series: "Our Spiritual Growth Chart

Sermon: "How Much Do I Love and Trust God?"

Notes

1. Some people are EXPLORING Christ. (Acts 26:19-29)

2. Young Christians are GROWING in Christ. (Hebrews 5:13-6:1)

3. Committed Christians are CLOSE to Christ. (John 15:5)

4. Mature followers are Christ-CENTERED. (Hebrews 5:14, Phillipians 3:7-15a)

Next Steps

* Identify which stage of spiritual maturity you are at and share it with someone. Invite them to pray for you to mature to the next stage.

*Discuss the role of the church in spiritual growth. Do our ministries an programs just keep us busy - or do they actually help us to love God and others more?

*Read Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 and reflect on how your life would change if you actually did what he says

Series: Romans

Sermon: "A Tale of Two Ships"

Notes

1. The ships have very different________________ (Romans 5:12-21). 

2. We can stay with___________ or “jump ship” to pursue God’s. (Romans 5:15,17).

3. _____________judgement and condemnation in exchange for justification (Romans 5:16,18-19).

4. Trade certain_____________ for                              life (Romans 5:17).

5. You can never________________ yourself from the kingdom of God. (Romans 5:20, 8:35-39)

Next steps...                                                                           

Think about the nature of the sins that tempt you. What about them do you find appealing? How do you feel when you give in to temptation? If you keep giving in to temptation, will it give you what you’re looking for?

Memorize the good news of the gospel in Romans 5:20: “But where sin increased, grace increased all the more...”

Pray a prayer of thanks to God for the free gift of His grace, righteousness and justification that we have in and through Jesus Christ.

Series: "Our Spriritual Growth Chart"

Sermon: part 1, "The Amazing Effects of God's Grace"

Text: Luke 7:36 - 8:3

 

Notes

1. They were CAPTIVATED by God's Grace (Luke 7:37-39, 8:2-3)

2. To what extent are we captivated by God's grace? (Psalm 103, 1 Timothy 1:15-17)

    * How familiar are we with our sins and brokeness? (Luke 7:47)

    * What do we deserve?

3. They felt COMPELLED to love.

    * To love Jesus. (Luke 7:37-38, 8:3, John 13:34-35)

    * To love others. (Luke 10:25-37, Acts 2:42-47, 8:4, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21)

 

Next Steps

* Invite the Lord to help you reflect on your sins - noth of omission and commission. Once you've plumbed the depthes of your own pride, brokeness and self-centeredness, read and reflect on Psalm 103:8-12. How does God's lavish grace, mercy, and forgiveness feel?

* Rate yourself on a scale from 1-10 on how CAPTIVATED by God's grace you feel. Then discuss with family members and friends how you rate yourself and how you can learn to have a deeper appreciation for God's grace through Christ.

* Say "I love you Jesus" repeatedly every day this week when you experience a blessing of some kind. Then look for opportunities to love, share the gospel with, and show compassion to others.

 

SERMON OUTLINE

1. Disciples follow Jesus because they listen to and know Jesus voice.

2. Why should we take time to listen to Jesus?

    John 10:1

    John 10:11

3. How can I listen to God?

    5 Ways

    1. Read his word daily

    2. Other People (Conversations)

    3. Our Circumstances

    4. Holy Spirirt - John 16:13

    5. Audible voice of God

Two Questions To Ask Yourself

1. What is God saying to me?

2. What are you going to do about it?

 

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Titus: Grace that Leads to Godly Living, part 3: "Living A Quesitonable Life"

Text: Titus 3

1. Sin is PERVASIVE. (Titus 3:1-3, 9-10)

2. The kindness, love, and mercy of God's mercy SAVES. (Titus 2:11, 3:4-8a, Psalm 103, 51:2&7, John 3:3-8, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Revelation 7:14)

3. Trust in God leads to doing what is good. (Titus 2:14, 3:1, 8, 14)

"You can't always 'fix it' completely, but you can do something."

"Be eager to do what is good."

"Live like you're an adopted child of the King!"